Uchenna “Uche” Umoga graduated this spring with a master’s degree in computer science. Umoga's dream however is to play professional soccer for Nigeria, where he is from . Umoga currenty plays semi-professional soccer for the Arkansas Wolves FC and on UA Little Rock’s intramural soccer team. Photo by Ben Krain.

GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT ON UCHENNA “UCHE” UMOGA

Uchenna “Uche” Umoga graduated this spring with a master’s degree in computer science. He worked with Dr. Nitin Agarwal in COSMOS (Collaboration for Social Media and Online Behavioral Studies). 

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Parker Lehnen graduated in the spring 2021 semester with a bachelor's degree in applied communication. Photo by Ben Krain.

GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON PARKER LEHNEN

Parker Lehnen, a native of Van Buren, Arkansas, graduated this semester with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. He eventually wants to work in higher education so he can advocate for students with disabilities. He also aspires to speak at conferences on Autism awareness.  Continue reading “GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON PARKER LEHNEN”

Jennifer Blanks communicates in sign language to other staff members at the Arkansas School for the Deaf about boarding students onto buses before the school’s weekend dismissal. Photo by Ben Krain.

GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON JENNIFER TIPPIT

Jennifer Tippit, of Benton, Arkansas, graduated in the spring 2021 semester with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. She transferred to UA Little Rock from UA-Pulaski Technical College and is the first in her family to get a bachelor’s degree.  Continue reading “GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON JENNIFER TIPPIT”

Carletta Rainey is achieving a lifelong dream of earning her bachelor’s degree as she graduates this month from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication.

Graduating Student Spotlight: Carletta Rainey

Carletta Rainey is achieving a lifelong dream of completing her bachelor’s degree as she graduates this month from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication.  Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Carletta Rainey”

Tuja Khaund

Khaund to begin new career as senior data scientist at Walmart

After studying at UA Little Rock as an exchange student in 2013, Tuja Khaund, a native of Dibrugarh, India, couldn’t stay away.  Continue reading “Khaund to begin new career as senior data scientist at Walmart”

Babatunji “Ted” Ogunjobi is graduating this month with a master’s degree in business information systems from UA Little Rock and a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Graduating Student Spotlight: Babatunji Ogunjobi

Babatunji “Ted” Ogunjobi is graduating this month with a master’s degree in business information systems from UA Little Rock and a perfect 4.0 GPA.  Continue reading “Graduating Student Spotlight: Babatunji Ogunjobi”

Stuti Chatterjee was named the 2021 UA Little Rock Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award winner. Photo by Ben Krain.

Chatterjee named 2021 Whitbeck Memorial Award winner

The impressive achievements of future doctor Stuti Chatterjee have earned her the honor of the 2021 Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Continue reading “Chatterjee named 2021 Whitbeck Memorial Award winner”

Oluwaseun “Seun” Johnson is graduating this month from UA Little Rock with a master’s degree in information science and a new career at Intuit, Inc.

International Student Seun Johnson Earns Master’s Degree and New Career at Intuit

After traveling from Nigeria to earn a graduate degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Oluwaseun “Seun” Johnson is graduating this month with a master’s degree in information science and a new career at Intuit, Inc.  Continue reading “International Student Seun Johnson Earns Master’s Degree and New Career at Intuit”